Located in the heart of the historic city of Canterbury, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is an art museum, library and visitor attraction, and it is well-connected by various means of transportation. Here's how you can reach The Beaney:
Canterbury has two mainline railway stations: Canterbury West and Canterbury East. From London, you can take the Southeastern High Speed train from St Pancras International to Canterbury West, which takes under an hour. Alternatively, trains from London Victoria and London Charing Cross go to both Canterbury stations though the journey may take a bit longer. Once you arrive at either Canterbury station, The Beaney is just a short walk away. Canterbury West is approximately a 10-minute walk, and Canterbury East is about a 15-minute walk.
Canterbury's bus station is situated on St George's Lane. Numerous local and regional bus services stop here, including the Park and Ride buses. From the bus station, The Beaney is less than a 5-minute walk through the main shopping streets.
Canterbury is easily accessible by road. The M2 motorway is the quickest route from London. If you're using a GPS, you can use the postcode CT1 2RA for directions to nearby car parks, as The Beaney does not have its own parking facility. Public car parks are available within a short walking distance. Consider using the Park and Ride service located on the outskirts of the city for a more convenient option.
If you are traveling to Canterbury from overseas, the nearest major airports are London Gatwick and London Heathrow. From these airports, you can take the train or a coach service to Canterbury. Additionally, there are smaller airports such as London City and London Southend that may offer convenient routes.
Canterbury is a bike-friendly city with numerous cycle paths. There are bike racks available near The Beaney for visitors who choose to arrive by bicycle.
Before traveling, it's always a good idea to check the latest timetables and travel updates for the train services, as well as the local traffic news if you're driving.